VDC member commits suicide in Doda

DN Bureau

A 60-year-old Village Defence Committee (VDC) member allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir.

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Jammu: A 60-year-old Village Defence Committee (VDC) member allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, a police official said today. 

Baljeet Roy was found dead with a gun shot in his chest at Luddu Kansar village yesterday, the official said. 

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He said Roy was a VDC member and had used his licensed .303 rifle to end his life. 

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He was suffering from a disease and preliminary investigation suggested that he took the extreme step under depression. 

Police have started inquest proceedings. (PTI)










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